When to go · Santa Elena
Santa Elena in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails can be slippery).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails can be slippery).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Santa Elena's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good visibility in cloud forest).
- JanuaryGreatInside Santa Elena's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good visibility in cloud forest).
- FebruaryGreatInside Santa Elena's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good visibility in cloud forest).
- MarchGreatInside Santa Elena's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good visibility in cloud forest).
Weather in May
- Santa ElenaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Costa Rica overall
- Low
- Prices · Costa Rica overall
- Low
Costa Rica overall: Green season starts: sunny mornings, afternoon storms, lower prices.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Elena, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
May: 10
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails can be slippery).
January: Inside Santa Elena's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good visibility in cloud forest).
Santa Elena: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast